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Sendoff to state for Moorhead Spuds Boy’s Hockey

The community showed up to support the team at Murphy's Pub in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After a long season, the Moorhead Spuds boy’s hockey team is headed to state. They were joined by fans of all ages at Murphy’s Pub to get autographs and send them off with good luck at their upcoming games. With a 19-9 record, the boys are excited to get going in these playoff games. This is…

Spuds Set For State; Date With Edina Thursday

Moorhead Will Take on Edina Thursday in the MSHSL Boys Hockey Quarterfinals

MOORHEAD, MN– The Moorhead Spuds are off to state for the 5th straight season and in their attempt to win their first state title, they will go up against a familiar foe, the Edina Hornets. “I don’t know if it’s a rivalry but definitely a mutual respect. That’s a great program that has a storied history and for us to…

Study: Flu vaccines slowing down hospitalizations

Half of all people who had their flu shot had less illness and emergency room visits compared to those not vaxxed.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The CDC reports this latest flu vaccine has reduced hospitalizations among children by nearly three quarters and nearly half of all adults. “It’s transmitted by little droplets, water droplets that go through the air and you don’t necessarily have to see them or see the sneeze in the light as it’s coming towards you. You could…

Former MN Governors Speak Out Against Sanford Controlling U of M Medical Center

Fmr. Gov. Mark Dayton (D-MN) & Fmr. Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN)ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Two former Minnesota governors join forces and speak out against South Dakota-based Sanford Health getting control of the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Fairview Health merger. Democrat Mark Dayton and Republican Tim Pawlenty voiced their concerns in front of the Senate Committee on Health…

Join Hope INC. at their Sled Hockey Jamboree This Weekend

  MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Come check out the sport of Sled Hockey at Hope INC’s Sled Hockey Jamboree this Saturday and Sunday. Competitive Sled Hockey Teams from all over the region are participating in this event put on by Hope INC – which provides sport and recreation for individuals and families with mobility challenges. “Hope INC. is important because…

Minnesota Governor Signs ‘Driver’s Licenses for All’ Bill

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Immigration status will no longer disqualify more than 80,000 people from getting Minnesota drivers licenses under a bill signed by Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday. Supporters of the effort, dubbed “driver’s licenses for all,” say it will improve public safety by ensuring that all drivers are licensed and insured, and have taken driver’s education courses….

LIVE: Fired Up For The Fargo Film Fest

Coming attractions, live in studio.

Film fans are gearing up for this weekend’s Oscars ceremony, but that doesn’t mean the fun is over after the awards are. The Fargo Film Festival is just two weeks away for movie buffs in the metro. One of the films already getting advance praise is “Jesszilla,” about Youth Olympic boxing hopeful Jesselyn Silva. The documentary follows her through training,…

MSHSL Boys State Hockey Preview

THE MOORHEAD SPUDS TAKE ON 3-SEEDED EDINA ON THURSDAY IN THE QUARTERFINALS.

MOORHEAD, MN– The Moorhead Spuds are off to the MSHSL Boys State Tournament this week. After losing to Edina in the Consolation game in last year’s state tournament, the spuds are looking for a different result this time around. “I don’t know if it’s a rivalry, but definitely a mutual respect,” said Spuds Head Coach, Jon Ammerman. “That’s a great…

Minnesota House approves $1.9B public works package

Democratic Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, of Brooklyn Park, speaks at a news conference at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., on Monday, March 6, 2023, about a $1.9 billion public infrastructure package for fixing up roads, bridges, water systems, college facilities and parks and trails across the state. She was joined by Democratic Rep. Fue Lee, of Minneapolis,…

Is It Too Early To Get A Colonoscopy?

Recommended age change from 50 to 45.

FARGO (KVRR) – It’s colon cancer awareness month and there have been some changes on who should get checked. Doctors around the country are recommending you get screen if you’re 45 or older. “Colon cancer in the United States claims about 50,000 lives. The majority of cases of colon cancer are preventable if people do age and risk appropriate screening.”…